My 27 month old, home for 16 months now is clearly the boss of the house. My older guys dubbed him "boss" months ago, but I was slow to acknowledge this. Part of the reason I guess is that he really is a very easy toddler most of the time. Sure he is stubborn and capable of pulling off the most awesome toddler tantrum. The difference for me with this kiddo is his communication skills are awesome. Really, this is not just a mom brag. Not only is his vocabulary extensive but he gets the intent of what is said to him.
Its funny, I remember with my oldest, who was very speech delayed, rejoicing when he could finally say "ball", well actually "buh" for ball at 24 months. The baby is now directing all of us with his command of the language.
"Yaya nade it" as he points to a picture he colored.
"I go outside!"
"I see it" when he wants to observe whatever it is anyone else is doing.
"I see Lukie's car outside!"
"I want it!"
"I do it!"
"Zamboni--I see it"
"Yaya play hockey"
I want my baba" (bottle)
I want my ankie" Blankie)
This kid talks all day long, says bless you when he hears a sneeze, and thank-you when he gets something. He flips out if anyone tries to feed the dog, he likes to do it or if someone takes the recycling out to the garage, screaming "RECYCLE!" He sings songs at bedtime, and gets most of the words right.
Now its not like I am ready to apply for scholarships, but in my experience with the toddler years, the key to household peace is knowing what the little person wants. I know with my first, learning sign language together was a lifesaver, with my second I signed as soon as he came home, but we still had our moments. This guy to me is a breeze, there is no wondering what he wants---I get it, answer still may be no, resulting in a meltdown, but at least I know why.
He is also easily entertained by reading books or catalogues, coloring or playing with anything with wheels. So to me he is very easy...
To his brothers...never mind that they are 4 and 5 years OLDER than him...he communicates VERY clearly with them as well. He will play hockey in the driveway with the big boys, if I had small enough skates, he'd probably be on the ice with them. He will do ANYTHING that Aleks asks, then hit him in the head with a toy. He tortures Luke by taking whatever he is playing with, and runs away giggling. For their part they tolerate his mischief. He hugs them fiercely at bedtime and they return his kisses.
Its funny, I remember with my oldest, who was very speech delayed, rejoicing when he could finally say "ball", well actually "buh" for ball at 24 months. The baby is now directing all of us with his command of the language.
"Yaya nade it" as he points to a picture he colored.
"I go outside!"
"I see it" when he wants to observe whatever it is anyone else is doing.
"I see Lukie's car outside!"
"I want it!"
"I do it!"
"Zamboni--I see it"
"Yaya play hockey"
I want my baba" (bottle)
I want my ankie" Blankie)
This kid talks all day long, says bless you when he hears a sneeze, and thank-you when he gets something. He flips out if anyone tries to feed the dog, he likes to do it or if someone takes the recycling out to the garage, screaming "RECYCLE!" He sings songs at bedtime, and gets most of the words right.
Now its not like I am ready to apply for scholarships, but in my experience with the toddler years, the key to household peace is knowing what the little person wants. I know with my first, learning sign language together was a lifesaver, with my second I signed as soon as he came home, but we still had our moments. This guy to me is a breeze, there is no wondering what he wants---I get it, answer still may be no, resulting in a meltdown, but at least I know why.
He is also easily entertained by reading books or catalogues, coloring or playing with anything with wheels. So to me he is very easy...
To his brothers...never mind that they are 4 and 5 years OLDER than him...he communicates VERY clearly with them as well. He will play hockey in the driveway with the big boys, if I had small enough skates, he'd probably be on the ice with them. He will do ANYTHING that Aleks asks, then hit him in the head with a toy. He tortures Luke by taking whatever he is playing with, and runs away giggling. For their part they tolerate his mischief. He hugs them fiercely at bedtime and they return his kisses.
I think back to how quiet my oldest was at 11 months when he became my son and how quiet this guy was then too. The difference for Eli, I think is the moise and the rhythym of the house.
No comments:
Post a Comment